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Why speaking up at work feels so hard (and what actually helps)

A woman giving a presentation to a group of people

You have a good idea in the meeting. You can feel it sitting there.

Then someone else says something close to it, and the moment passes. Later you replay it on the drive home and wonder why you stayed quiet.

Plenty of capable women know this feeling well. It shows up in team meetings, pay reviews, job interviews and the simple act of asking a manager for help. For some people, working on the beliefs behind it with a practitioner such as Awaken Hypnotherapy, a Perth hypnotherapy practice that offers sessions for confidence and self-esteem, becomes part of the answer.

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Women WorkHair & Beauty

The Real Reason Your Hair Extensions Did Not Work Out and What to Do Instead

If you have ever looked at a woman with thick, glossy, long hair and assumed she was just born with it, there is a reasonable chance you were looking at a great set of extensions.

The different options of hair extensions Perth women have access to today looks almost nothing like it did five years ago.

The methods available now are so different from the chunky clip-ins and damaging glue bonds that gave extensions a bad reputation in the early 2000s that comparing them feels almost unfair.

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Women WorkTravel

The Perth Yachting Guide: Why Your Finish is More Than Just Aesthetic

If you spend time on the water or you’re a member of the Royal Perth Yacht Club, you know that a boat in Western Australia lives a double life.

On one hand, there is nothing like a sunset cruise on the Swan River or a spontaneous run out to Rotto when the water is like glass just because you can.

On the other hand, our environment can sometimes feel like a giant sanding machine powered by salt and sun.

Our Perth sun is brutal, and when you combine the UV radiation and heat with the high salinity of our coastal waters, this is where the reality of yacht painting becomes unavoidable.

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Women WorkFamily, Health & Nutrition

Is My Child a Late Talker?

Late Talker

It’s not uncommon for parents to panic about their children’s milestones.

They may not think their child is developing fast enough, and thoughts about GP and kids’ speech therapy expert visits can flood parents’ minds.

Being mindful of your child’s development is all part of being a parent, but in the realm of speech, there are signs to look out for to see whether your child is on the right track or not.

That’s where guidance from specialists like Kid Speak can make the process clearer and far less overwhelming.

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Women WorkProperty

Increase your home value with a modern bathroom renovation

Lets be honest, a whole bathroom renovation can make a massive difference to your home value, but they can also be really expensive if you aren’t careful with who you build with and what materials you choose.

If you want to increase the value of your home, a new bathroom is the perfect solution. And I’m not just talking about slapping on a coat of paint and calling it done, I mean actually transforming the space into something that works better and looks better.

Companies like Complete Bathroom Solutions have been helping homeowners figure this stuff out for years. They understand what it means when it comes to return on investment.

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